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Description: Formally the home of the wife of 16th-century Japanese ruler Toyotomi...

Formally the home of the wife of 16th-century Japanese ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the 15-acre Nishinomaru Garden is one of Osaka's most beloved cherry blossom viewing spots, with the Osaka Castle Tower enhancing the backdrop.

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“Bring out your inner Samurai”

Firstly: Take the queue on the right and speed up the stairs. The lift takes forever. Secondly: Enjoy learning about samurai, seeing lots of gold tigers and birds and get a...read more

Firstly: Take the queue on the right and speed up the stairs. The lift takes forever. Secondly: Enjoy learning about samurai, seeing lots of gold tigers and birds and get a fantastic view of Osaka from the top.

I came early to osaka castle. I stay at my stay hotel. Walk need 10 until 15 minutes from my hotel. Lovely castle. Time to spend is 1 until 2 hours. Try going to highest place. Unfortunately 3 and 4 floor in construction by the time i arrive

The thing about Osaka Castle it that it is only a couple of decades old. That's no biggie in Japan, where the major cities were mostly flattened in WW2. But it has been rebuilt only as a replica, not as a rebuild of the castle - ie: it is made of concrete and plyons, complete with lift, as opposed to...
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Osaka Castle and the surrounding park really show off Japan's natural and historic beauty. Bring your camera and enjoy the scenery. During certain times food vendors will setup in the park and provide you with some great Japanese specialties.

Plan your day, maybe be a part of the Japanese and picnicking in the park during the weekends. Since we did not plan anything, we just brought some drinks and street foods from the stall, sit by the river side and enjoy the scenery.

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